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Chris A Whitehead
Junior
Posts: 3
From: Bristol United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2008

posted January 13, 2008 04:38 AM

Hello i am new to this site so please bear with me ! I have got a Sankyo 700 (super 8 & stand). Its MINT and still in the original box with all packeging,manuals ect. It used to be my step fathers who bought it ,oh i dont know when they were new !! In fact i dont think he ever used it due to failing health. Can anyone on here tell me roughly what year they were manufactured ? As im going to be selling it on soon any idea of approx value ?? Thanks Chris

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted January 13, 2008 09:10 AM

Chris

Are you going to sell as is, or fully working?

The former may be worth £50, but if it works OK probably, £75.

It dates from around 1980 but if it hasn't been used for years it will probably need a new belt. They don't last forever and due to being unused over time they form an egg shape between the pulleys.

I assume it comes with a stand, or are you using the word "stand" to suggest this Super 8 sound projector can run standard 8 film?

Good luck with the sale, but don't forget that something is only worth what someone is prepared to pay for it!

Maurice

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Chris A Whitehead
Junior
Posts: 3
From: Bristol United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2008

posted January 13, 2008 09:42 AM

Thanks maurice, not sure yet whether to sell as it is or not ! Obviously i would like to sell it in perfect working order but im a bit daunted by the prospect of setting it up ! Not sure about the stand because i was reffering to standard and super 8. [Roll Eyes]

........Just had a peak inside box and NO stand ! The body of the projecter looks brand new !!! All the little bits are still in there little bags,even the polystyrene still in the original box. If i can find the time to set it up i will(i have some old films,charlie chaplain,laural and hardy ect). To tell you the truth i dont really want to mess with it,its not really my cup of tea and i dont know what im doing!!

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

Posts: 5895
From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted January 13, 2008 12:37 PM

Chris

I have tried to send you an email but it was blocked. Can you email me please and establish contact. I live in Bristol and may be able to help you.

Maurice

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Douglas Meltzer
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From: New York, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 13, 2008 08:50 PM

Chris,

Welcome to the Forum. I hope you'll be able to take advantage of Maurice's kind offer.
I've changed the title of your posting to include the projector model, so interested members will take a look.

Doug

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I think there's room for just one more film.....

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Chris A Whitehead
Junior
Posts: 3
From: Bristol United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2008

posted January 14, 2008 04:16 AM

Hi Doug, Thanks mate,
Maurice is only about 10 miles from me which is very convenient [Wink]

Who knows you may even convert me and i decide to keep it !!

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